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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.55, 414.22 and 199.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.55, 414.22 and 199.67 is: 299.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.55 : 414.22 = 199.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.55/414.22 = 199.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.55x = 414.22 × 199.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.55x = 82,704.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,704.24/276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.06

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